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Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 5 last night, I have learned that you should never get in the way of “Wonkru,” unless you want to face the wrath of “Blodreina” that is. You would think that perhaps being the big brother of “The Red Queen” might work in your favor, but perhaps showing off your new girlfriend and former enemy to “Blodreina” is not the smartest idea. Watch out Bellamy. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Shifting Sands,” Octavia prepares to lead her people to take back the valley, but Clarke cautions her about the dangers ahead, which include sandstorms and worms that could be right out of the movie “Aliens.” Meanwhile, Abby is tested as a doctor, Raven is tortured, and Murphy learns that he just isn’t that funny. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 5 are:

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“All of me for all of us. It’s kind of beautiful.”

In the beginning of the episode, Clarke warns Octavia about traveling through the sea route. She explains that the sandstorms have sort of evolved and now include shards of glass being hurled your way. Octavia is focused on taking the valley and is ready to fight, but Indra tells Bellamy that his sister needs him. Indra has a strong love for Octavia and is loyal to her always, but recognizes that sometimes she may need to take a step back and think. While it seems like Bellamy and Clarke can have a good influence on her, Octavia is not about to change her leadership methods in the slightest. Clarke comments to Bellamy that they lost 400 people in the bunker and had no idea if they would ever get out of there alive and still they are “strong and unified.” She says that it’s impressive and Bellamy tells her, “So is surviving alone.” Clarke is not the only one impressed with Octavia, as Diyoza takes notice of her as well, recognizing that she is a dangerous enemy to have, especially since her people are so loyal. While it’s clear that Octavia has changed over the years, is she really willing to stand against her family and friends? The lines have not been blurred just yet, but it’s only a matter of time before she turns her back against them if it means doing the right thing by her people. Let’s just hope she’s not too far gone. While it’s important to be a strong leader, Octavia has turned off her compassion and love. What happens when the threat is over and she has no one left to connect with? After all, being at the top can be quite lonely.

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“We don’t just need a doctor. We need a good doctor.”

After Abby and Marcus are taken by Diyoza, Abby’s skills are put to the test right away. She begins examining a prisoner who has developed some kind of black spots or lesions on the brain. Abby thinks that they may be cancerous and perhaps caused by whatever they were exposed to when mining, but Diyoza explains that it’s not cancer and that thirteen other patients have similar symptoms. Their last doctor was not able to crack the case, but she is hopeful that with the right motivation Abby will be able to do so. While we know that Abby is very capable as a doctor, perhaps she should take a moment to examine herself. Her addiction to pills is getting worse and Marcus is extremely worried about this. Will Abby be able to kick this bad habit before it’s too late? Perhaps Clarke will need to get involved as well to intervene. Later in the episode, McCreary comes to see Abby and we learn that he is one of the patients. Abby calmly asks him, “Should I save you?” We know that McCreary is far from a good person, but there is the potential for an unlikely partnership here if all goes well. After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, or in this case, the right hand man of my enemy is? Either way, I am looking forward to seeing this story-line progress, as McCreary is not one to take lightly.

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“Thought you’d be funnier. Octavia is my favorite…I mean no offense.”

Raven and Murphy are out of space and immediate danger, but that doesn’t mean they are out of the woods just yet. They are being held captive by Shaw and McCreary and Raven is tortured over and over again to release the missiles. Raven tries to explain that she didn’t do it and when Murphy’s life is threatened, she begs them not to hurt him, reminding us Murphen fans that there may be still some hope here for these two to get together. That is if Emori doesn’t forgive him for being…well John Murphy. After McCreary leaves, Shaw reveals to Raven that he is the one who locked the missiles, proving that he may be an unlikely ally in all of this. Raven knows that the prisoners are not his people and that he is being kept alive for his piloting skills and uses this to her advantage. She tells him, “you’re going to like my plan more,” and sets it in motion. Murphy is set free and runs into Echo and the others. In a hilarious moment, Madi comments that she thought he would be funnier, proving that you don’t lose your sense of humor when you are one of the last two people on earth. Perhaps Murphy can take some notes from her. Murphy and the others warn Bellamy that the missile attack is about to happen and tell them they need to hide or they will all be killed.

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“Wishes are for the weak.”

Diyoza takes a moment to bring Marcus out into the woods and have a drink with him. He’s never had tequila, but immediately recognizes that Diyoza has him here to make some sort of deal. Marcus is smart, but realizes that Diyoza is not one to cross. She proves once again to be a formidable enemy and we learn that she even slashed her own throat. I mean talk about bad-ass. Octavia may have met her match just yet and Diyoza is looking for Marcus to provide her with information about her. Know thy enemy and all of that. Will Marcus provide her with the Intel she needs? Octavia has made it clear where she stands with Marcus, but he is also concerned about Abby’s well-being. Either way, Marcus is very valuable to Diyoza right now, but it’s up to him to determine where his loyalties lie.

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“If you ever speak out against Wonkru again then you are an enemy of Wonkru and you are my enemy.”

The threats keep coming at Octavia and the others. One of her men is infected by some type of worm that hatches from the inside and is beyond disgusting. Octavia gets a worm in her arm and Clarke takes immediate action when she cuts it out of her. This will make your skin crawl for sure and I suggest not really eating during this episode, but luckily Octavia is alright. Just as this is happening, they get the heads up that they are about to be attacked by the missiles and have only one option. Octavia’s people protect her in the middle of the sandstorm, which is the only place to hide at this point. Octavia loses some people during this act, but needs to continue on in order to protect the rest of them. While Octavia tells Bellamy that she is happy he is alive, she is not messing around. She warns him that if he ever speaks out against “Wonkru” again, then he will be the enemy. Seriously this phrase is like a broken record now, but kind of catchy at the same time. Is Octavia really putting “Wonkru” above her own brother? Perhaps now is not the best time for a reunion with his romantic interest, Echo. Becho fans should seriously talk some sense into them. Clarke takes notice of this, which puts a pause on our hopes for a Bellarke romance, but Octavia’s reaction reveals that perhaps Bellamy has already become the enemy of “Wonkru.” Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 22 series finale last night, Regina gets it right when she says, “This isn’t an ending. I hate endings because then your story’s done.” She reminds us that our stories are far from over and it’s not exactly a new beginning, as Emma suggested, but really more of “a second chance.” I have to say that this series finale was an emotional roller coaster for me, reminding me why I fell in love with this show in the first place and why it will always remain a favorite for me for years to come. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet.In last night’s series finale, “Leaving Storybrooke,” Alice and Robin try to find some help for their family and realize how complicated it is to explain time travel. Meanwhile, Rumple and Nook try to break out of the snow globe and Regina desperately attempts to get through to alter-ego Henry before he does something he can never take back. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 22 series finale are:

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“Our story was so short. Doesn’t make it any less epic.”

Alter-ego Henry has a lot of bottled up anger and plans on taking it out on Regina. He blames her for all of his problems and thinks that ending her life will bring him some kind of satisfaction. Regina doesn’t give up and reminds him that in another realm she is his mother. In a touching moment she says, “You’ve saved me. Please let me save you now.” Henry initially turns his mother away, leaving her alone in a prison cell. While Regina is dreaming, Robin visits her, as he is always still in her heart. She tells him how much she has missed him and explains she may be joining him. Regina clearly remembers being a villain and starts to think that maybe this is what she deserves. However, the goodness in her is articulated by Robin, who tells her that she was able to move her dark actions to the light and that was all because of her. He tells her that “her life is proof that no one’s path is set,” foreshadowing some of the events to occur later on. Robin provides Regina with the strength she needs when it seems like the world is against her. When he tells her how epic their love was, I have to admit that the tears already started coming. While it seems beyond unfair that these two cannot be together, Robin will always be in Regina’s heart, reminding her that her new path is one of goodness and love.

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Mad Archer gets their happy ending.

While I was initially hesitant about all of the changes in season 7, Mad Archer always kept me smiling and cheering for them. Alice and Robin are beyond adorable and their love is pure and innocent. They have an undeniable friendship and will do anything to protect the other. In an absolutely swoon-worthy moment, Robin asks Nook for his blessing to marry Alice and he happily agrees. Nook’s heart is severely weakened from the curse, but Robin reassures him, “no matter what you are walking Alice down that aisle!” While we don’t get to see the wedding for these two, I am hoping that a spin-off or special may be in their future? If not, it is definitely something to consider as these two beautiful and courageous women turn browsing a bookstore into an adventure. Who wouldn’t want to watch these two lovelies take on the world? Either way, we know that they have earned their happily ever after and they are responsible for saving Nook and the others from the snow globe, proving that they can be quite resourceful and convincing. Of course they do have an assist from the absolutely fabulous Zelena, who doesn’t turn away from an opportunity to take a Selfie or to help her daughter from the future. While they may have unintentionally angered Grumpy after destroying his lunch, one can’t help but fall in love with these two, as they will stop at nothing to protect the ones they love. Their awkwardness makes them that much more adorable, proving that these two are truly meant for one another. Well deserved Mad Archer!

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“We heard you needed some help.”

After breaking out of the snow globe, Henry rushes off to save his mother, Regina. He runs into a little trouble on the way and is saved by his grandparents, Snow White and Prince Charming! While I was expecting them to turn up sooner or later, I was squealing and cheering for two of my favorite characters. Snow and Charming bring together a round table to discuss their plan of action and look around them to see friends who used to be enemies, a new generation, and new friends who remind them of old friends, allowing Nook to take his rightful place at the table. They learn that Wish Rumple’s plan is to use alter-ego Henry’s emotions against him so that he can cast a spell that will trap every single hero in their own portal or prison of loneliness. He tests the spell out on poor Blue who doesn’t even really get a chance to interrupt, but it’s clear that this fate ends with all of our favorite characters winding up alone. Snow White explains that they need to remind everyone not to lose hope and that they just have to believe to succeed. While Snow White is certainly keeping a positive attitude here, Wish Rumple is ready to unleash his spell on every hero who has ever gotten in his way.

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“A weak coward will not be the Rumplestiltskin the world remembers.”

Rumple refuses to let Wish Rumple win. As the portals are all opened, Regina finally gets through to alter-ego Henry and ends the initial threat. However, Wish Rumple is not about to give up that easily. Our Rumple explains that he has evolved and is ready to do what’s right. He even calls Wish Rumple “crocodile!” He knows that he will be giving up his chance to see Belle again, but is finally ready to embrace the goodness that has been trying to surface for so long. It’s about time. Rumple makes the ultimate sacrifice and rips out his own heart. This destroys Wish Rumple and he gives his heart to Nook who is dying after holding on to Alice so she wouldn’t go through the portal. The curse between Nook and Alice is broken and Nook is healed. Earlier Rumple revealed to Nook, “you were the closest thing I ever had to a friend,” which is heartwarming enough, but when Rumple sacrifices his own heart to save his dear friend, his goodness has finally shined through. Rumple is gone but not forgotten and Regina thanks him for saving them and whispers to him that he does deserve his happy ending. Belle is waiting for Rumple in the afterlife and the reunion between these two is simply beautiful. They share a kiss and fade away to their next adventure. Even though Rumple is gone, his story will live on and he is not alone anymore. Robin’s earlier words to Regina about no one’s path being set come true here, proving that the greatest of all villains can become a hero one can be proud of.

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“I now crown you The Good Queen.”

After the threat with Wish Rumple is finally over, Regina recognizes that they still need to figure out how to get everyone back to their right time and place. However, she suddenly has a better idea and realizes that they need to cast one more curse. Only this time everyone will willingly offer up a small piece of their heart for it to work. The magic can bring everyone together, allowing all of the realms to exist in Storybrooke. Regina talks about Storybrooke being a secret place tucked away in a forgotten corner in Maine and that’s what fairy-tales are. They are secretly tucked away under our bed or on our bookshelf and it’s up to us to dust them off and discover mystery and adventure with each new story. All of the pages come together to make a true collection and to bring together our favorite characters, opening our eyes to the unimaginable. They give us something to believe in and everyone believes in Regina right now after she is able to successfully bring them all together. Regina is the new elected ruler to her surprise and everyone is here to support her. The Evil Queen has truly become “The Good Queen.” Emma rushes in fashionably late with Hook and their baby, Hope, bringing cheers to OUAT fans everywhere. After Regina talks about this being “a second chance” rather than an ending, she brings us back to all of the moments that made us cheer, laugh, and cry. She says, “I refuse to believe there won’t be more adventures, more love, more family, and yes there will be more loss because that’s just a part of life and in the end we can get past it all with hope.” While she speaks these words that really resonate with all of us, we flash back to some of those pivotal moments in Once Upon a Time, providing us with the perfect blend of nostalgia and closure.

The series ends with us leaving Storybrooke and takes a moment to pass by the yellow bug and some of our favorite places in town, but it’s not goodbye. We can always go back to Storybrooke anytime we want. Our favorite characters still have untold stories that will continue on as long as we keep believing in them and passing them on to the next generation. We all need something to believe in and OUAT truly sparked this in all of us, immersing us in a world filled with endless possibilities. No one’s story is set in stone and we all have the chance to spread goodness to those people we love and to those people who may have some trouble believing. It’s up to us to never give up and to continue to believe in magic and love, which will keep us strong even when the days don’t shine as brightly. Thank you Once Upon a Timefor giving us fans seven years of magic that will never be forgotten.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Time in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale, Dean got it absolutely right when he says, “But even when we’re strong, man things are going to happen. We’re going to make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect but we can get better. Every day we can get better.” While Dean’s words are meant for Jack, it seems like everyone can take a moment to pause and really listen here, including Dean. Mistakes are going to happen and plans are going to go terribly wrong, but what’s important is that the people who support us will stand by us and continue to fight on, even when it seems like all hope is lost. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s season finale, “Let the Good Times Roll,” Michael and Lucifer make their way back into the real world and prove to be a greater threat than we thought possible. Meanwhile, Jack contemplates leaving earth to spend some quality time with his father, Lucifer, and Dean teams up with Michael in a way you may not expect. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale are:

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Dean talks about retirement.

In the beginning of the episode, Dean takes a moment to think about what life would be like once all the evil is gone. While it seems like a fantasy, you never really know which battle is going to be the ultimate one. Perhaps thinking about time on a beach with a Hawaiian shirt is the way to go, especially when you are surrounded by chaos constantly. Sam seems doubtful that Dean will ever truly retire from hunting, but Dean says he will if the world is safe. While one can only hope that our favorite brothers can finally kick back and relax, the threat is nowhere near over just yet.

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Dean gives Jack a pep talk.

We know that the Winchester brothers have a real knack for giving pep talks, but Jack is in desperate need of some guidance. Dean talks to him about the importance of sticking together even when things happen and tells Jack that he is family and that they look after their own. Even though Lucifer is Jack’s biological father, Sam, Dean, and Castiel have been the guiding forces in his life and remind him what family is truly about. Jack has been blaming himself for hurting others and when his friend, Maggie shows up dead, the guilt continues to overwhelm him. While not everything that happens can be fixed, Jack desperately wants to be able to reverse the evil around him. However, that starts with Daddy Dearest.

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“Like Star Wars?”

Lucifer shows up and Jack does not believe what he sees, as Sam told him that Michael killed him. Lucifer tries to twist everything yet again and informs Jack that Sam is the one who left him behind. He manipulates his son by telling him that he’s here for him and suggests that Jack really needs him. Lucifer further explains that “humans are limited and fragile,” reminding Jack that he will never truly fit in here. He offers Jack the chance to go somewhere else and start over so that Jack can live his life for himself. Jack’s comparison of this to Star Wars lightens the mood but is actually pretty accurate, as he thinks about what life could be like “in a galaxy far, far away.” While the idea is certainly tempting, Jack will soon realize that you can’t just run away and abandon the people you love.

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“This is the end of everything.”

While Sam and Dean are attacked by Michael, Sam sends a prayer Jack’s way, hoping that he will be able to hear them. Jack saves them and turns the tables on Lucifer when he forces him to tell the truth and learns that he is responsible for all of this and was the one who killed Maggie in the first place. I mean he also did bring her back from the dead, but does anyone really stay dead on this show? Jack tells Lucifer he is not his father and calls him a monster, finally making the right decision for himself. Lucifer tells him that he’s too much like his mother and slashes his throat, as he absorbs Jack’s power. After a blinding light consumes them, they are transported out of there and Sam has accidentally “hitched a ride.” Michael explains that with Jack’s power, Lucifer is too strong for anyone to stop and that the world will be destroyed.

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Dean makes the ultimate sacrifice.

A quick flashback to earlier episodes reminds us that Dean was destined to be Michael’s vessel in the same way that Sam was destined to be Lucifer’s. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up to date on all of this information so I was happy for the reminder. Dean offers himself as Michael’s vessel or “sword” so that he can obtain the strength he needs to take down Lucifer. This is a dangerous option but he doesn’t really have a choice, as he knows that Lucifer will kill Sam and Jack. He tells Michael that this is a one-time thing and makes a deal, reminding him that “you’re the engine but I’m behind the wheel.” Just as Jack is about to sacrifice himself to save Sam, Dean/Michael bursts in, showing off his new wings. They kill Lucifer, but I have to wonder if he is really dead, as we know that our favorite devil has a habit of returning even though he is unwanted. Plus with Crowley gone, Lucifer has been providing us with some laugh out loud moments so I’m hoping he is not truly gone for good. Dean is happy that the plan was a success and reemphasizes the teamwork here. Unfortunately, Michael double crosses him and goes against their deal. He takes over Dean’s body and leaves Sam and Jack. At the end of the finale, we see Dean/Michael with glowing eyes, walking the streets. While we are unsure of where he is or what his plans are, we know that he will not be letting his new vessel go without a fight. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernatural in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 22 season finale last night, we are left with some major cliffhangers that will need to be addressed once season 3 begins. I’m not sure I can wait that long, but I have to say that the season 2 finale provided us with a lot of content and answers, while sprinkling in some unexpected twists and turns as well. Do you think you have it all figured out? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Five: Brave New World,” the fate of Jughead and Fangs is revealed. Meanwhile, Kevin finds romance, Cheryl reminds us why everything looks good on her, Fred throws his support to Southsiders in need, and Betty tries to come to terms with what her father has done. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 22 season finale are:

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Jughead and Fangs are alive.

In the beginning of the episode, we cut to the scene fans have been talking about from the preview in the cemetery. Luckily, it was just a dream and our protagonist, Jughead is alive in the hospital. We also learn that Fangs is going to be alright too so fans everywhere can take a deep sigh of relief. While these answers immediately comforted me, the drama is nowhere near over. Jughead remembers that Mr. Lodge is behind everything, but his father, FP tries to tell him that the Serpents don’t exist anymore. Betty and the others are beyond thrilled to find out that Jughead is alright, but Archie cuts to the chase when he explains that “there’s another mystery to solve.” Who is the second black hood? Theories are running wild, as they know that Mr. Lodge could be behind it since the motives seem to be purely political. But how are they going to prove it? While we get an answer to this question later on, it seems a little bit too easy and I’m not sure I’m buying it.

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“Conspiring against my parents is proving to be a full time job.”

Veronica is still supporting Fred in the mayoral campaign, as she has taken a stand against her family. She is done letting her father call the shots and it looks like Hermione has finally come around as well. But can her motives be truly trusted? We know that Mr. Lodge is a master manipulator and I would like to think that Hermione is trying to do right by her daughter, especially since her husband’s actions nearly got them both killed. You can never be too careful with a Lodge, however; as we know that every action has intent behind it. Hermione explains to Veronica that Mr. Lodge needs the Southside bar, “Whyte Wyrm” to further his plan. Veronica seeks out the help of our favorite lawyer in town, Mrs. McCoy in order to get her money back. This may be the only chance she has to stop her father, but is she ready to take him on and face the consequences? Veronica soon realizes that “there’s a better smarter play here.” She buys the “Whyte Wyrm” and makes a deal with her father. She offers to trade it for Pop’s Diner. Veronica realizes that Pop’s Diner is the only safe haven left in town where the people of Riverdale can truly belong and is not about to let it remain in her father’s clutches. But is this really the right move? Mr. Lodge tells Veronica that if they make this deal, that’s it. Her credit cards, her trust fund, and her legacy will all be gone and there will be no turning back. While we see the hesitation written over Veronica’s face, she accepts the consequences and the deal is done. After all, “it’s all blood money anyway.” But is Veronica really ready to take on a simple life where nothing comes easy? At least she has her new business venture to distract her for now.

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“Everything looks good on me.”

Cheryl works with Mrs. McCoy as well and Nana Rose is now officially her legal guardian. Cheers Cheryl! You deserve some happiness for sure. Cheryl is beyond excited to deliver the papers to her mother, but is surprised to discover a secret meeting between her, Claudius, and Mr. Lodge. Cheryl tells Veronica about what she saw, knowing full well that they were not trading maple syrup recipes. Later on, Cheryl is getting ready to visit her “Cherie,” which I have to say is an adorable term of endearment for Toni. Cheryl’s mother warns her not to go to the “Whyte Wyrm” because it is about to be raided by the police. It seems like Mrs. Blossom has actually shown some concern for her daughter, but why now? Either way, Cheryl warns everyone and Archie and Jughead get the Serpents out safely. After the Southsiders receive a memo from the principal that they are going to have to go to “Seaside High” due to sudden overcrowding, no one is ready to just accept this. All of our favorite characters are wearing Serpent jackets and are ready to walk out, showing their support for the Southside. Toni tells Cheryl, “that jacket looks good on you” and of course Cheryl replies with, “Everything looks good on me.” When Toni suggests that they “make it official,” Choni fans everywhere are swooning. While we know she means becoming a Serpent, perhaps they can finally make their relationship legit. These two beautiful ladies have definitely earned it and have proven their love for one another over and over. It’s about time they get some time in the spotlight. Don’t you agree?

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“I’m not like you.”

While all of the drama with Mr. Lodge is taking center stage, Betty and her mother are trying to put the pieces together again after Hal is taken off to jail. The paparazzi are surrounding the house and Alice practically has a breakdown when she screams at them and quotes Dante, suggesting that their house is the entrance to hell. Well darkness certainly resided there for quite some time, but the goodness of Alice and Betty certainly outweighs it. Betty blames herself for what happened, however; and feels like she should have been a better detective and seen what was right in front of her. While everyone around her reminds her that this is not her fault, Betty is still having doubts. She wonders if evil can be passed on and Jughead tells her that she is a good person. Now it’s up to Betty to believe this. But can she deny the darkness whirling around within her? After initially deciding not to visit her father, Betty decides to go see him anyway. Her strength is admirable and one can’t help but cheer for her in this moment. After telling her father that she is not like him, he asks her why she is really there. Betty’s response gave me chills, as she tells him, “To say goodbye Dad. No more darkness. No more evil. It’s over. You have no power over me.” In this moment, I was literally standing up and cheering for our girl, Betty Cooper. While her father seems convinced that she will return, this moment allows her to truly move on and embrace the goodness within her. I couldn’t be more proud. Go Betty! Now Alice on the other hand seems like she may be in need of some serious guidance. Polly lets her know that she wants her to meet the person who “healed” her, but there is definitely something fishy about this. The set up is certainly there for next season, but will Betty be able to save her mother from a possible cult? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

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“Welcome to new Southside.”

The end of the season finale brings a lot of change, as new leaders step up and heroes are torn down. Archie is officially announced as the president of the school, which is certainly the right choice. We also learn that the Southsiders are still welcome at Riverdale High. Hooray! Fred, on the other hand, loses the election to Hermione, but not without truly making an impact with the Southsiders. After all, Fred opened his home to them and reminded us the importance of being a good neighbor to those in need. Hermione shows up at his doorstep and congratulates him, which actually seems sincere, so perhaps Riverdale does still have some good leadership after all. Leadership changes within the Serpents as well, as FP officially retires and passes the torch to Jughead. Jughead accepts and his first order of business is to give Cheryl her red Serpent jacket, which matches perfectly with the killer red boots she wore to the ceremony. Is there a Serpent dance in Cheryl’s future? We’ll have to see, but it’s great to see her become a part of this group, especially since she has been searching to belong for so long. Well deserved Jughead and Cheryl! While all of these new leaders step up, a dangerous group has come to power, however. Mr. Lodge sits with his inner circle and discusses the plans for the future. Everyone clearly has their own role to play. For example, Claudius will handle the drugs and Mrs. Blossom wants a brothel. Seriously? Well I guess that’s to be expected. There is someone who still stands in the way, however; and Mr. Lodge is ready to eliminate the threat once and for all. Archie sneaks into the Lodge house and threatens Hiram. He tells him that he knows he is behind everything, which includes Tall Boy supposedly being the second Black Hood and reminds him about the boy, Cassidy who was killed when they went up to the lake. Archie tells him, “wherever you go, whatever you do, I’m gonna be there watching.” Archie seems to be channeling his best impression of Liam Neeson here when he slams down the knife on the table to show he means business, but Mr. Lodge is ready to accept the challenge. Right before Archie is sworn in as the president of the school in the auditorium; Mr. Lodge shows up and nods at him, as if to say he won the battle. Archie is arrested for the murder of Cassidy up at Shadow Lake. While Mr. Lodge may have won the battle, he has certainly not won the war just yet. It looks like Bughead will need to take a break from being King and Queen Serpent to put their detective skills to the test to save their friend. If anyone can help Archie, it’s his friends and family. Look out Mr. Lodge because you are absolutely outmatched. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdalein the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 4 last night, I’ve learned that “strength without mercy is nothing.” While it’s important for Octavia to maintain her role as “Blodreina” or “The Red Queen,” she is unable to take a step back and look at the big picture. While it’s important to remind her people that “you are wonkru or you’re the enemy of wonkru,” what happens when they are no longer confined to the bunker underground? We are about to find out. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Pandora’s Box,” Marcus is fighting for his life in the arena and tries to make a stand against Octavia. Meanwhile, Bellamy makes a deal with Diyoza and Raven shows off her technical skills. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 4 are:

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“All of me for all of us.”

These are the words that are chanted before each fight, as Marcus takes on his opponents and wins the battle. Only this isn’t enough, as Octavia feels that the people can see Marcus’s weakness and she refuses to clear him of his crime, explaining that he will need to fight again in the arena. We quickly learn that Abby is locked up and Marcus is taking the blame for stealing the medicine to protect her. Indra is aware of what is going on but has too much loyalty to publicly go against her leader, Octavia. After Abby begs her by saying, “please don’t let him die for something I did,” Indra explains that the only way to save them both is for Marcus to win in the arena. While it seems like the odds are against him, Marcus refuses to fight for a second time. He speaks to the crowd and lets them know that we have a chance to do better here and that “strength without mercy is nothing.” Marcus pleads with Octavia and reminds her that it’s not too late, but Octavia has heard enough, as she jumps into the arena herself to remind everyone that she is “Blodreina” and repeats the words about being “wonkru,” refusing to back down or compromise. Luckily for Marcus, this is interrupted when some familiar faces make their way into the bunker, but it doesn’t look like Marcus is out of the woods just yet.

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Bellarke is reunited.

After Bellamy tells Diyoza how important Clarke is to him, these two are finally reunited. Clarke whispers, “You’re really here” and the two embrace in a hug that just doesn’t last long enough. It’s clear that both of them have been clinging to the hope that the other was alive and now that dream has become a reality, but are they going to finally get the chance to be together romantically? We know that Bellamy has Echo waiting in the wings, but this embrace between Clarke and Bellamy seems epic and moving. While Bellarke fans might need to wait a little bit longer for these two to finally get together, it’s hard to deny the connection between them. I’ll take any Bellarke moment we can get, but let’s hope that these two are able to finally explore their true feelings for one another. Meanwhile, Bellamy makes a deal with Diyoza and she agrees to help open the bunker using their mining skills and in return, they will get to split the valley and co-exist. Diyoza seems doubtful that they will be able to come to a peaceful understanding, but accepts the terms. We quickly learn that Diyoza has another agenda, as her primary objective is to take the doctor, Abby. While we know that a double-cross is inevitable, at least the people from the bunker will finally be freed. But is everyone truly ready to co-exist in this new world?

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Family reunions continued.

When everything is interrupted in the arena, Bellamy is the first one to appear and Octavia is beyond happy to see her brother. We see a heartwarming reunion between Clarke and her mother as well and Clarke even speaks to Raven and Murphy over the radio. While everyone is clearly happy to see that they are all alive and well, Diyoza and her people quickly appear to remind them that a new threat has arrived. While Bellamy convinces Octavia and her people to trust him, we know that everything is about to change once they are all on the ground. Either way, it’s touching to see our favorite characters take comfort in the fact that their loved ones are still alive.

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“Whoever this girl is, she’s good.”

While most of the action is taking place on earth, Raven and Murphy have a difficult task and the threats keep coming their way. Raven tries to tell Murphy that everything is alright, but Murphy is not buying it when he says, “If it’s handled why do you have that Raven work face on?” Bellamy reminds Raven that if she does not hear from him every hour on the hour, that she should pull the plug, but Raven is having doubts about taking the lives of so many people. She looks up Intel on Diyoza and her people and learns that Diyoza was a war hero who became a terrorist. Once again, Diyoza is not one to be taken lightly and tests Raven over and over again. Raven immediately recognizes when the enemy is trying to hack in and she is able to stop every attack, proving just how valuable she is. Murphy furthers his own transformation from our resident bad boy into a redeemable hero when he lets Raven know that he will be the one to pull the plug. However, it looks like they are not going to get a chance to test this theory. Diyoza orders for the docks to be opened on the ship, which will kill Raven and Murphy, but her people would be safe in “Cryosleep.” Raven is ready to make the sacrifice, but Murphy asks her, “I’m not ready to die, are you?” Raven turns the tables on Diyoza by waking up all of the prisoners. While the immediate threat is over, they now have to deal with 283 dangerous criminals in a confined space. As Murphy said earlier, “we’re threatening to kill her people. What could go wrong?” We’re about to find out quickly, but will Raven and Murphy be able to survive this new threat? Is there anyone out there who can rescue them?

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“Now we go to war.”

Once everyone is on the ground, Diyoza demands that the doctor go with her and she will not hurt anyone in return. She also tells everyone that they are taking the valley. Abby offers to go with her willingly if she agrees to take Marcus too, recognizing that he is not safe near Octavia. Diyoza agrees and it looks like the prisoner exchange is going smoothly until one of her men begins shooting. Diyoza knows that they are now at war and tries to take out everyone on the ground, but Raven has outsmarted her once again by jamming the launch code. Seriously Raven is unstoppable. One can’t help but root for her. Diyoza wants to go after Raven, which puts yet another threat in her way. Back on the ground, Octavia also recognizes that they are now at war, refusing to abandon her role as “Blodreina.” The stakes are beyond high, as everyone understands the importance of having control over the valley, but have we learned nothing from our mistakes before? It seems like war is always the immediate answer, but will anyone take a moment to consider an alternative solution? Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 22, Lucifer is desperately trying to turn over a new leaf to make a good impression on his son, but is anyone really buying it? While he tries to bond with his son, Jack over forced high-fives and inappropriate discussions about his mother, it does sure seem like he’s trying. It seems like Jack is willing to give him a chance, but are we? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Exodus,” Dean is beyond happy to see his brother, Sam alive and well. However, their mother, Mary is not ready to leave her people behind, which causes the Winchester brothers to come up with a plan to bring everyone through the rift. Meanwhile, Lucifer tries to bond with Jack and Rowena makes a valiant effort to hold the rift open. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 22 are:

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“VIP pass. I’m with the band.”

In the beginning of the episode, everyone is shocked to see Lucifer enter the camp. He tries to lighten the mood with his winning personality and reminds them that he’s here to join the team. Sam and Dean don’t want Lucifer anywhere near Jack, but Jack is curious about his father and is not ready to turn away from him until he gets some answers. While Lucifer possesses power that will come in handy in the fight against Michael, no one seems ready to jump on his bandwagon just yet.

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Mary punches Lucifer in the face.

Lucifer comically asks Mary if she misses him and she responds with a punch square in his jaw. I have to admit that this was beyond funny, as Mary proves that she is a Winchester no matter what and is not going to let anyone screw with her, even if they are the devil. Mary explains to Sam and Dean that she is not going to go back through the rift because she does not want to abandon the people here counting on her. Dean is not ready to accept going back to a world without her and Sam comes up with a compromise, suggesting that they bring everyone through the rift until they can come up with a plan to stop Michael. While 25 people seem like quite a lot to bring through the rift in a short amount of time, they are willing to take this chance because they need their mother in their lives. After all, they did just travel to another dimension to save her.

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Castiel vs Castiel.

After reconnecting with Bobby, Dean is concerned about the well-being of Charlie, especially when he learns that Ketch is working with her. Both Charlie and Ketch are captured and alter-dimension Castiel enters the room, ready to torture with no remorse. Castiel faces off against himself, ready to take down the threat. Alter-dimension Castiel reminds him, “we are the same” and our Castiel replies with, “yes we are,” as he takes his life with no hesitation. While this threat is taken out, we know that Michael is still lurking somewhere in the shadows, ready to make his move.

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“Kids. You just gotta know how to talk to them.”

Lucifer eagerly embraces his new role as a father and puts his best effort forward to connect with Jack. After taking off to gather his thoughts, Jack explains that he is ready to listen even though Sam, Dean, and Castiel warn him not to talk to Lucifer. Jack has a lot of questions but starts with the most important one: “Why does everyone hate you?” Lucifer tries to spin his own story about why he was cast out of heaven and does mention that he has done some terrible things, but is ready to make amends. Castiel is not buying it, however; rolling his eyes at Lucifer’s over-simplifications. When Jack’s mother is mentioned, Lucifer tries to add some input and says, “Awesome lady. Lost my virginity to her.” This revelation is completely inappropriate, but Lucifer continues to try to bond with Jack, which leads to a somewhat inspiring pep talk. Jack tells Sam that he wants to stay behind and fight Michael, but Lucifer steps in and reminds him that “sometimes doing the right thing can go wrong.” Jack calls Lucifer “father” to his delight, but Sam is clearly worried that Lucifer’s influence will lead Jack down the wrong path, especially since he is so impressionable and naive.

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Showdown at the rift.

Time is running out and everyone needs to make it out of the rift before it closes for good. Rowena is back in our world, using all of her strength and magic to keep it open as long as possible. As everyone starts going through the rift, Michael shows up with perfect timing. Gabriel tells Sam and Dean to leave and is no longer running away. He faces off against Michael and is tragically killed to the horror of Sam and Dean. Gabriel sacrificed himself for them, proving that he did have goodness within him. Lucifer tries to hold off Michael as well as everyone gets through the rift. Just before Sam enters the rift, he says to Lucifer, “how did you think this was going to end?” Sam rushes through the rift and leaves Lucifer behind. Lucifer is now done being a team player and strikes up a deal with Michael. He agrees to help him pass through the rift and destroy whatever he wants as long as he can be with his son. While this is not shocking in the slightest, as we know that Lucifer’s first priority is always Lucifer, he and Michael together may be impossible to defeat. Stay tuned for the season finale next week!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernatural in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 21 last night, Henry talks about the importance of finding one’s happy ending the right way. Unfortunately not everyone shares this belief, which we quickly learn during the first half of the series finale. While sometimes patience, hope, and good deeds can be enough to fulfill our days, some characters are not able to overcome the overwhelming sense of defeat and loneliness within them. Perhaps we all have the potential to become a villain, only we surround ourselves with people we love and things that make us happy to remind us to stay on a good path. It’s hard not to be sympathetic to those who wander off the path, however, which can lead to darkness. While these villains may not realize the damage that they are causing before it’s too late, it’s up to the heroes still existing to fight for good to prevail. And it’s also important to know when to ask for help, as none of us are in this alone. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet.In last night’s episode, “Homecoming,” wish Rumple pays Henry a visit and offers him a deal. Meanwhile, Rogers/Nook promises Tilly/Alice that he will find a way for their own curse to be broken, Tiana/Sabine has doubts about her purpose, and Rumple takes on the greatest enemy he will ever face…himself. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 21 are:

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Wish Rumple threatens Henry.

Just as the curse is broken and everyone’s memory is restored, it seems like our happy ending is right around the corner. Only there is one more test that everyone must face in order to obtain it. Henry is beyond happy to be reunited with his wife, Ella and his daughter, Lucy, but wish Rumple takes advantage of his love for them and traps them in the wish realm. He threatens Henry and explains that he will destroy his family unless he retrieves the Dark One’s dagger and brings it to him. Henry finds reinforcements when he goes to Regina, Rumple, and Nook for help. Regina reminds him that “we don’t negotiate with villains” and talks about the importance of sticking by your family and protecting it no matter what. They decide to go into the wish realm to save Ella and Lucy, using Alice’s cracked looking glass as a portal. While they do not really know what to expect on the other side of the portal, they are ready to face whatever or whoever gets in their way, including some familiar faces.

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Old friends and enemies return.

In wish realm, Henry and the others come across several familiar faces that will have OUAT fans everywhere cheering. While the end of the show is near, it’s important that we look back on all of our past friends and enemies who have shaped the show and made it what it is today. While Nook gets some help from our old friend, Ariel, other not so friendly faces are lurking behind the corner. Peter Pan warns them as soon as they get to wish realm and Cruella holds on to her fur coat, but not her hair color unfortunately, as Henry later strips the black from her hair, which is the ink he needs for the Author’s Pen. While we know more familiar faces will be surfacing in next week’s series finale, these characters are not to be forgotten, as they provide us with a reminder and a sense of nostalgia of the earlier days of Once Upon a Time.

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Rumple vs Rumple.

Rumple decides to have a talk with himself. He explains that he doesn’t want to force the dagger on an innocent and is happy to hand it over to him. He thinks that wish Rumple could be the loophole he has been searching for all along. But is he really ready to make a deal with his darker self? Rumple explains that the one enemy he can never defeat is himself and is ready to get the happy ending he has been searching for. However, Rumple has a trick up his sleeve, as he uses the squid ink Ariel gave them to trap him. Rumple is ready to defeat his alter-ego, but Regina walks in and wish Rumple escapes. While we know it can’t be that easy to defeat wish Rumple, it’s important that our Rumple is taking the necessary steps to finally do the right thing after repeating his mistakes over and over. Rumple truly loves Belle but is willing to sacrifice reuniting with her if it means saving his family. This transformation reminds us that it’s never too late to do the right thing and that having people in our lives who support us can make all the difference.

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“None of my wishes came true.”

Like our version of Rumple, wish Rumple has not revealed his true intentions up front. We learn that he has another agenda and it involves Henry. Henry’s emotions are running high, as he is worried about the safety of his family, clouding his good judgment in the process. He makes the rash decision to obtain the Author’s Pen and is warned by the author to use it to record, but not create. Wish Rumple has been after the Author’s Pen this entire time and uses wish realm Henry as his instrument of destruction. Even though our version of Henry turned down Rumple’s deal, wish realm Henry never had a single wish come true and is broken from this. He is desperate enough to make a deal with wish Rumple and to rewrite history. We know this can be extremely dangerous and it’s up to our favorite heroes to put a stop to this before all of their stories are rewritten. After all, words are very powerful, but the intent behind them is what gives them their true meaning.

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Tilly and Margot are ready to save the day.

Tilly/Alice gets a pain within her and recognizes immediately that something has gone terribly wrong. She and Margot/Robin go to Tiana for help. Tiana has been having doubts about her new role as a queen, but puts this aside when she stands in front of her people and asks them for help. Her words are inspiring and remind us that you don’t always have to possess magic in order to make a difference. Tiana’s words are enough and a magic bean is turned over to help Tilly and Margot get to their friends to save the day. Only they need to make a quick stop first to get some help from some friends. Next stop Storybrooke! I am beyond excited for the conclusion of the series finale next week, especially since some of our favorite characters will be returning. While it’s bitter sweet to see the ending finally arrive, I cannot wait to see how it all unfolds. How about you? Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Time in the comments section below. Happy viewing!